With the memory of Republican Sen. Ted Cruz’s tough re-election campaign against former congressman – and current 2020 Democratic presidential candidate – Beto O’Rourke still fresh in the minds of many Texans, voters in the Longhorn state are readying for another senatorial race pitting a longtime GOP stalwart against an up-and-coming Democrat.

Beto O'Rourke loses two top staffers in infancy of 2020 campaign. The Texas Democrat's staff shrinks as the field of primary challengers grows; Peter Doocy has the details. >>

Beto O'Rourke to hold first three large rallies Saturday in Texas. Beto O'Rourke will cap off the first two weeks of his presidential campaign with his first major rallies, billing three Saturday events in Texas as the official launch of his bid for the Democratic nomination. >>

Beto O'Rourke, no longer the shiny new candidate, says he's still 'in a good place'. Beto O’Rourke isn’t the fresh new thing anymore in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. But the former three-term congressman from El Paso, Texas O’Rourke says he isn’t concerned. “I feel great,” he told Fox News on Thursday. “I feel like we’re in a good place.” >>

Beto praises 'courage' of Biden accusers, questions whether former VP should enter 2020 race. Former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke became the latest 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful to weigh in on the allegations of unwanted touching and kissing leveled against former Vice President Joe Biden. >>

Democrat M.J. Hegar announces run for Cornyn's Senate seat in Texas. M.J. Hegar, a Democrat and former Air Force helicopter pilot who nearly beat a Republican congressman in a conservative district in 2018, announced a campaign Tuesday to take on three-term Sen. John Cornyn of Texas. >>

Kamala Harris' Texas trip, Hickenlooper's 'embarrassment' featured by 'Daily Briefing' on Political Tales from the Trail. "The Daily Briefing" on Thursday featured Tales from the Trail, the best recent anecdotes from the contenders for the Democratic nomination for president. >>

O'Rourke hauls in $9.4 million within weeks of launch, hails 'grassroots strength'. Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke of Texas announced Wednesday that he raised $9.4 million in the first 18 days of his Democratic presidential campaign. >>

O'Rourke: 'This is our moment of truth'. Beto O'Rourke formally launched his presidential campaign in Texas over the weekend. But does the ex-Congressman have what Democratic voters want in 2020? >>

Texas' John Cornyn to face Air Force vet MJ Hegar in 2020 Senate race. With the memory of Republican Sen. Ted Cruz’s tough re-election campaign against former congressman – and current 2020 Democratic presidential candidate – Beto O’Rourke still fresh in the minds of many Texans, voters in the Longhorn state are readying for another senatorial race pitting a longtime GOP stalwart against an up-and-coming Democrat. >>

Tlaib submits impeachment resolution with support of one other Democrat. Freshman Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib has formally submitted her impeachment resolution Wednesday afternoon with only one other member's name of support — Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas, who has tried to push the impeachment issue on his own before. >>